remarkable

[ri-mahr-kuh-buhl]

adjective

1. notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary.

   a remarkable change.

   Antonyms: ordinary, common

2. worthy of notice or attention.

   Synonyms: striking, distinguished, noteworthy, notable, rare, uncommon, singular, unusual, exceptional
   Antonyms: ordinary, common

remarkable

/ rɪˈmɑːkəbəl /

adjective

1. worthy of note or attention

   a remarkable achievement

2. unusual, striking, or extraordinary

   a remarkable sight

Other Word Forms

• remarkableness noun
• remarkably adverb
• remarkability noun
• quasi-remarkable adjective
• unremarkable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of remarkable¹

From the French word remarquable, dating back to 1595–1605; remark, -able

Example Sentences

They sat around the campfire that night talking about the remarkable life of the man they had rescued and the lessons to be learned from his plight.

From Los Angeles Times

Judge Simon Mayo KC paid tribute to the "remarkable dignity and composure" of Mr Lucima's family, who sat through the five-month trial.

From BBC

Among those whose current party preference is Reform, a remarkable 89% are pessimistic about the prospects for the economy.

From BBC

Cathy Tyers, the team's dendrochronologist, said: "I hope that this research adds further to its fascinating story and contributes to its remarkable legacy."

From BBC

Well, the chancellor did not rule out welfare cuts, even after the remarkable U-turn on disability benefits in July.

From BBC

Related Words

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• important 
• impressive 
• miraculous 
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• notable 
• noteworthy 
• noticeable 
• odd 
• outstanding 
• phenomenal 
• rare 
• significant 
• singular 
• solid 
• strange 
• striking 
• surprising 
• uncommon